Parlier, California
| City of Parlier | |
|---|---|
| City | |
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| Coordinates: 36°36′42″N 119°31′37″W / 36.61167°N 119.52694°WCoordinates: 36°36′42″N 119°31′37″W / 36.61167°N 119.52694°W[1] | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 California |
| County | Fresno |
| Incorporated | November 15, 1921[2] |
| Government | |
| • State Senator | Tom Berryhill (R)[3] |
| • State Assembly | Henry T. Perea (D)[4] |
| • U. S. Congress | David Valadao (R)[5] |
| Area[6] | |
| • Total | 2.194 sq mi (5.682 km2) |
| • Land | 2.194 sq mi (5.682 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation[1] | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 14,494 |
| • Density | 6,600/sq mi (2,600/km2) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 93648 |
| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-55856 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1659348, 2411376 |
| Website | www.parlier.ca.us |
Parlier is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 14,494, up from 11,145 at the 2000 census. The city has one of the state's highest percentage of Latinos, a large majority of them are seasonal migrant laborers who arrive and temporarily work in the area's agricultural sector. Parlier is located 5.5 miles (9 km) east-southeast of Selma,[7] at an elevation of 344 feet (105 m).[1]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), of which, 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
History and culture
The town's first post office opened in 1898.[7] The town was named for its first postmaster, I. N. Parlier.[7] Parlier incorporated in 1921.[7]
Public schools
Parlier has four elementary schools, one junior high school, and one high school that all students are fed into. In addition, there is a preschool and headstart, as well as continuing education.
Demographics
2010
The 2010 United States Census[8] reported that Parlier had a population of 14,494. The population density was 6,606.9 people per square mile (2,550.9/km²). The racial makeup of Parlier was 7,251 (50.0%) White, 85 (0.6%) African American, 180 (1.2%) Native American, 77 (0.5%) Asian, 9 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 6,387 (44.1%) from other races, and 505 (3.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14,137 persons (97.5%).
The Census reported that 14,492 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 2 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 3,297 households, out of which 2,276 (69.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,950 (59.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 662 (20.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 339 (10.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 288 (8.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 31 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 239 households (7.2%) were made up of individuals and 107 (3.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.40. There were 2,951 families (89.5% of all households); the average family size was 4.46.
The population was spread out with 5,378 people (37.1%) under the age of 18, 1,841 people (12.7%) aged 18 to 24, 4,103 people (28.3%) aged 25 to 44, 2,375 people (16.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 797 people (5.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25.1 years. For every 100 females there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.
There were 3,494 housing units at an average density of 1,592.7 per square mile (614.9/km²), of which 1,524 (46.2%) were owner-occupied, and 1,773 (53.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.7%. 6,936 people (47.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 7,556 people (52.1%) lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the census of 2000, there are 11,145 people, 2,446 households, and 2,179 families residing in the city. The population density is 6,862.9 inhabitants per square mile (2,656.2/km²). There are 2,644 housing units at an average density of 630.2 persons/km² (1,628.1 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 33.63% White, 0.58% African American, 1.94% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 59.43% from other races, and 3.56% from two or more races. 96.97% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,446 households out of which 61.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% are married couples living together, 17.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 10.9% are non-families. 6.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 4.51 and the average family size is 4.59.
In the city the population is spread out with 37.9% under the age of 18, 14.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 13.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 24 years. For every 100 females there are 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 112.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $24,539, and the median income for a family is $24,275. Males have a median income of $16,585 versus $17,589 for females. The per capita income for the city is $7,078. 36.0% of the population and 33.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 42.9% are under the age of 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older.
Notable people
- Red Adams, baseball player and pitching coaching coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Vern Mikkelsen, NBA Hall of Famer, was born in Parlier
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Parlier". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey.
- ↑ "California Cities by Incorporation Date" (Word). California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ↑ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ↑ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ↑ "California's 21st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ↑ U.S. Census
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Quill Driver Books. p. 1086. ISBN 9781884995149.
- ↑ All data are derived from the United States Census Bureau reports from the 2010 United States Census, and are accessible on-line here. The data on unmarried partnerships and same-sex married couples are from the Census report DEC_10_SF1_PCT15. All other housing and population data are from Census report DEC_10_DP_DPDP1. Both reports are viewable online or downloadable in a zip file containing a comma-delimited data file. The area data, from which densities are calculated, are available on-line here. Percentage totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. The Census Bureau defines families as a household containing one or more people related to the householder by birth, opposite-sex marriage, or adoption. People living in group quarters are tabulated by the Census Bureau as neither owners nor renters. For further details, see the text files accompanying the data files containing the Census reports mentioned above.
